Pope Palace Avignon France Avignon is located at the heart of the Vaucluse region of France, most famous for its bridge sung by school children worldwide in the celebrated “Sur le pont d’Avignon”. There is a real medieval 14th century feel to Avignon – from the storied Palais des Papes where seven exiled popes settled […]
Located on the banks of the Rhine, at the border between Switzerland, France and Germany, Basel is a culturally rich city. It is home to world-class museums, outdoor sculptures, theaters, and concert halls. Basel also hosts Art Basel, an international art show for modern and contemporary artists that draws over 60,000 visitors to the city during […]
There are few things in life more enjoyable than having a drink and delicious eats on a patio when the weather is divine. Spring is here and summer is right around the corner, so it’s time to don your lunettes de soleil (sunglasses) and grab a table at one of Paris’ best terrasses.
While I always look forward to the boating season, I find it hard to be enthusiastic about the first couple of weeks. Early in the year the weather in France can be cold and rainy for days at a time and the boat, left on its own for eight months, needs a lot of attention. […]
Sign Lisieux Houlgate Houlgate is a resort town in the Calvados region of French Normandy[1], situated in the valley of the Drochon, which is used mostly for grazing. The higher grounds of Houlgate are covered by the wood forests of Le Bois de Boulogne and Le Bois de la Butte de Caumont.[2] AttractionsToday, tourists come […]
For over nine years, Neil and Joan Malling have been spending their summers cruising the canals and rivers of Western Europe aboard their now thirty-one-year-old Dutch motor-cruiser, the “Estate.” This year they are again sharing their experiences. This is the first of their 2010 articles.
Our writers, Joan and Neil Malling, own a motor cruiser in France and have spent the last several summers cruising the canals and rivers throughout France.
As you can can tell from my previous posts, I am in love with the Languedoc Roussillon region of France. Aside from the fabulous sightseeing and wonderful weather (300+ days of sun a year), it has its share of charming and many-times inexpensive hotels with gastronomic restaurants. I wouldn’t call myself a “foodie”, but I […]
Normandy ’10: Day 1 – Isigny sur Mer Arromanches is a French town located near the heart of the D-Day Normandy landings in WWII. The town lies along the coastal stretch that was designated as Gold Beach on D-Day, which served as the landing site for the invasion of the British troops. [1] The sea […]
Marseille Cathedral Ceiling Marseille is the second largest city in France and is located along the Mediterranean coast. Its history dates back to 600 BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It is often seen as a melting pot of different cultures and ethnicities and has accommodated a large population of immigrants from North […]